March 14, 2025

Two Mizzou Engineering students were among the 10 Tigers who traveled to Jefferson City to present their research to state lawmakers and government officials as part of the University of Missouri System’s Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol.

Contact: Janese Heavin, heavinj@missouri.edu
Photos by Nicholas Andrusisian

The University of Missouri inspires students to explore their interests across disciplines and beyond boundaries. At Mizzou, students test theories, expand their perspectives and unleash solutions that improve lives everywhere. And they have the opportunity to showcase their work at events across the state and nation.

Recently, two Mizzou Engineering students were among the 10 Tigers traveled to the Missouri Capitol to present their research to state lawmakers and government officials as part of the University of Missouri System’s Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol.

Scroll for photos from the event and learn more about their innovative research.

Emma McDougal, a senior from Cape Girardeau, Missouri, showcased her project: “Tuning Peptide Amphiphile Micelle Properties for Anti-Cancer Drug Delivery Applications.” McDougal is a chemical engineering major in the College of Engineering and is also pursuing the Honors Certificate.

Benjamin Peter, a junior from Kirkwood, Missouri, shared his work on “Increasing Power Grid Security Using Machine Learning.” Peter is pursuing an Honors Certificate and a degree in electrical engineering from the College of Engineering.

Senior Izaiah Vasseur from O’Fallon, Missouri, showcased his project, “Machine Learning in Automated Oxygen Delivery to Neonate Babies.” Vasseur is a mathematics major in the College of Arts and Sciences pursuing the Honors Certificate. He conducted his project under the mentorship of Associate Dean for Academic Programs, Roger Fales.

This story was excerpted from Show Me Mizzou, here.